Jan. 15 – Detroit – Nissan Americas Vice President for Product Planning Pierre Loing offered an update at what’s trending at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, focusing on Chrysler, Volkswagen and Honda.

In a walkabout with the Nissan Global Media Center, Loing looked at key developments on display in trucks, signature sports cars, crossover concepts and SUVs at the Detroit show and implications for the American market.

Loing said the show reflected optimism that the American market is rebounding, with a flurry of iconic vehicles with better fuel economy and technology, as makers eye a market with at least 1 million extra sales expected.